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7/7/2026

Pitch Your Product at People of Play's 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference

Registration is now open for People of Play's (POP) 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference, where the global toy and game inventor community comes together to learn, collaborate, and pitch their ideas.

7/7/2026

The Toy Foundation™ Announces Initial Sponsor Lineup for Golf & Give FUNdraiser

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is teeing up its annual Golf & Give FUNdraiser, taking place Wednesday, September 16 at Topgolf El Segundo, by announcing the event’s initial line-up of sponsors.

7/6/2026

Nominations Now Open for the 2027 Toy of the Year® Awards

The Toy Association announced that nominations are officially open for the 27th Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, taking place February 19, 2027 at Pier Sixty in New York City.

7/6/2026

Toy Fair® Adds New Show Floor Experience with Central PLAYce

The Toy Association™, producer of Toy Fair®, has announced Central PLAYce, a brand-new destination at the heart of Toy Fair 2027 designed to bring the global toy community together for networking, meetings, and interactive experiences.

7/6/2026

Toy Association’s Adrienne Appell & Laura Mangiaracina Nominated for WiT’s 2026 Wonder Women Awards

The Toy Association’s Adrienne Appell, executive vice president of marketing communications, and Laura Mangiaracina, senior director of sales for global experiences, have been named finalists for Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment’s (WiT) 2026 Wonder Women Awards in the PR & Communications Excellence and Rising Leader (Under 500 Employees) categories, respectively.

7/1/2026

California EPR Program Moves into Next Phase of Implementation

Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the producer responsibility organization implementing California's packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) law (SB 54), has recently submitted its program plan to the state.

6/23/2026

Utilizing Toy Chest, Part III: How Ravensburger Connects Business Strategies with Philanthropy

Learn how Ravensburger North America, one of the world’s leading game and puzzle makers, partners with TTF’s Toy Chest to create meaningful impact for children in need and reinforce the company’s commitment to social responsibility.

6/22/2026

Toy Association Represents Toy Industry at 2026 Consumer Product Health and Safety Workshop

The Toy Association participated in the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) North America Product Safety Training Workshop held at the Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina on June 18.

6/18/2026

The Toy Association™ Launches Summer Safety Campaign

With the first day of summer right around the corner, The Toy Association™ is sharing its top tips for safe outdoor play and toy shopping on social media to ensure kids are playing safely while having fun in the sun.

6/18/2026

The Toy Association™ Advocates for Practical Policies on CPSC & FCC Actions

The Toy Association™ submitted comments on June 15 in response to two federal actions with potential implications for toy companies, advocating for practical, risk-based policies that protect consumers while minimizing unnecessary burdens on the industry.

6/18/2026

Toy Association Members’ Soccer Toys Featured in Segments Nationwide

As consumer demand for soccer-inspired toys surges globally, The Toy Association’s trends team has been spotlighting soccer-themed toys and games from member companies across major media markets in June.